SalariesWhat the occupation covers
Assist patrons at entertainment events by performing duties, such as collecting admission tickets and passes from patrons, assisting in finding seats, searching for lost articles, and helping patrons locate such facilities as restrooms and telephones.
Official definition from the Standard Occupational Classification, code 39-3031.
The pay range
Pay differs a lot inside one occupation, with experience, employer and place. The table shows where the lines fall.
| Share of workers | A year | A month* | A week* | An hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% earn less than | $23,560 | $1,963 | $453 | $11.33 |
| Lowest 25% earn less than | $28,310 | $2,359 | $544 | $13.61 |
| Median (half earn less, half more) | $32,910 | $2,742 | $633 | $15.82 |
| Top 25% earn more than | $36,940 | $3,078 | $710 | $17.76 |
| Top 10% earn more than | $42,470 | $3,539 | $817 | $20.42 |
* Month and week are the yearly figure divided by 12 and by 52, worked out here for convenience. BLS publishes the yearly and hourly figures.
How it compares
The median for all occupations in the United States was $50,980 a year. The median for Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers is $32,910, which is 35% lower. Among the 32 occupations of the field Personal Care and Service, it ranks number 29 by median pay. With 121,770 jobs, it makes up about 7.8 of every 10,000 jobs in the country.
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers pay by state
The highest median pay was in Washington ($41,010), Colorado ($38,380) and District of Columbia ($37,930). The lowest was in Guam ($20,860), Mississippi ($21,570) and Puerto Rico ($21,840). The most jobs were in California (16,460), Texas (12,270) and Florida (9,300). The occupation is most concentrated in Nevada, where its share of all jobs is 2.6 times the national share.
No state matches.
| State | Jobs | Median a year | Average a year | Median an hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 4,070 | $41,010 | $41,220 | $19.71 |
| Colorado | 2,960 | $38,380 | $37,850 | $18.45 |
| District of Columbia | 770 | $37,930 | $40,010 | $18.24 |
| California | 16,460 | $37,870 | $39,770 | $18.21 |
| New York | 6,910 | $37,110 | $39,140 | $17.84 |
| New Jersey | 3,030 | $35,990 | $36,300 | $17.30 |
| Maine | 400 | $35,850 | $37,400 | $17.24 |
| Connecticut | 1,130 | $34,940 | $36,450 | $16.80 |
| Alaska | 180 | $34,680 | $35,140 | $16.68 |
| Illinois | 5,160 | $34,560 | $34,520 | $16.61 |
| Montana | not published | $34,420 | $32,710 | $16.55 |
| Oregon | 1,100 | $34,110 | $35,720 | $16.40 |
| Rhode Island | 340 | $34,040 | $34,750 | $16.36 |
| Maryland | 1,770 | $34,020 | $34,740 | $16.36 |
| New Hampshire | 190 | $33,970 | $35,490 | $16.33 |
| Massachusetts | 2,270 | $33,940 | $35,430 | $16.32 |
| Minnesota | 1,880 | $33,480 | $32,440 | $16.09 |
| Arizona | 3,540 | $32,510 | $33,910 | $15.63 |
| Missouri | 3,010 | $32,350 | $32,480 | $15.55 |
| Delaware | 200 | $31,200 | $33,330 | $15.00 |
| Georgia | 2,960 | $30,820 | $30,250 | $14.82 |
| Hawaii | 540 | $30,640 | $34,840 | $14.73 |
| Tennessee | 2,380 | $30,550 | $30,240 | $14.69 |
| Michigan | 3,170 | $30,530 | $31,480 | $14.68 |
| North Carolina | 5,390 | $30,260 | $29,580 | $14.55 |
| Nevada | 3,210 | $30,110 | $33,620 | $14.48 |
| South Dakota | 320 | $29,430 | $29,470 | $14.15 |
| Idaho | 700 | $29,360 | $29,060 | $14.12 |
| Florida | 9,300 | $29,130 | $31,150 | $14.00 |
| Pennsylvania | 4,330 | $29,130 | $29,790 | $14.00 |
| Wisconsin | 2,100 | $28,780 | $29,690 | $13.84 |
| Virginia | 3,130 | $28,580 | $29,690 | $13.74 |
| Ohio | 3,730 | $28,540 | $30,280 | $13.72 |
| Nebraska | 510 | $28,260 | $30,240 | $13.59 |
| New Mexico | 570 | $28,230 | $28,450 | $13.57 |
| Arkansas | 340 | $28,050 | $29,900 | $13.49 |
| North Dakota | 200 | $27,840 | $27,920 | $13.39 |
| Wyoming | 120 | $27,800 | $28,600 | $13.37 |
| Louisiana | 870 | $27,750 | $27,360 | $13.34 |
| Indiana | 1,930 | $27,440 | $28,730 | $13.19 |
| Kansas | 490 | $26,690 | $30,800 | $12.83 |
| Utah | 1,340 | $26,650 | $30,110 | $12.81 |
| Texas | 12,270 | $26,610 | $27,420 | $12.79 |
| South Carolina | 1,300 | $26,490 | $27,830 | $12.73 |
| Oklahoma | 1,450 | $26,260 | $26,750 | $12.62 |
| Kentucky | 1,110 | $25,930 | $26,650 | $12.46 |
| Iowa | 750 | $25,720 | $26,320 | $12.37 |
| West Virginia | 300 | $23,400 | $24,100 | $11.25 |
| Alabama | 770 | $22,360 | $24,040 | $10.75 |
| Puerto Rico | 650 | $21,840 | $22,220 | $10.50 |
| Mississippi | 610 | $21,570 | $22,730 | $10.37 |
| Guam | 70 | $20,860 | $21,480 | $10.03 |
Sorted by median pay, highest first. "Not published" means BLS did not release that figure for the state, usually because too few employers were surveyed. "$239,200 or more" is the highest value BLS reports in the state tables.
Similar occupations by pay
- Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners$34,980 a year
- Childcare Workers$34,980 a year
- Gambling Dealers$34,320 a year
- Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other$32,640 a year
- Shampooers$32,600 a year
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$32,150 a year
Common questions
How much do Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers earn in the United States?
The median pay was $32,910 a year in May 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $23,560 and the highest-paid 10% more than $42,470.
How many people work as Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers?
About 121,770 jobs in the United States in May 2025, not counting the self-employed.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Checked in November 2026. Figures are for employees, before tax, and leave out overtime pay and benefits. They are official statistics, not advice or a pay offer; see bls.gov/oes for the original tables.